Cyber Attack Comedy: When 1,165 Emails Try to Ruin Your Day in 90 Minutes!
SlashNext reported a cyberattack mimicking Black Basta ransomware tactics, targeting 22 inboxes with 1,165 emails in 90 minutes. Attackers used fake emails, social engineering, and impersonated IT staff to gain access. Fortunately, SlashNext’s AI-powered security swiftly blocked the threat, highlighting the need for advanced protection against such sophisticated cyber threats.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercriminals are taking a page out of Black Basta’s playbook, but instead of focusing on old-school tactics like robbing banks, they’re all about those sweet, sweet inboxes. SlashNext’s ICES system swooped in like a digital superhero, saving the day with its AI-powered cape. It’s like a phishing orchestra, but SlashNext is the maestro ensuring the music goes flat.
Key Points:
- Cyberattack mimicking Black Basta tactics targeted 22 inboxes within 90 minutes.
- Attackers used tactics like masquerading as popular platforms and sending fake emails.
- Emails created a sense of urgency with subject lines like “Account Confirmation.”
- SlashNext’s AI-powered security system, SEER™, detected and blocked the attack.
- Incident highlights the need for advanced threat detection and response measures.